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Bill Introductions Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Sunday May 19, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Armstrong Introduces Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7992. A bill to authorize funds and artifacts to benefit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Joe Neguse,  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Resolution to Designate National Women in Agriculture Day
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1105. A resolution designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Don D  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Affordable Housing & Area Median Income Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7972. A bill to increase the supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and to assess calculations of area median income for purposes of Federal low-income housing assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., He  more

Rep. Dunn Introduces Improving Coordination & Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7996. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

Rep. Fischbach Introduces Stop Executive Overreach on Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Stop Executive Overreach on Trade Agreements" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7983. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to define the term free trade agreement for purposes of the clean vehicle credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Executive Overreach on Trade Agreements". SEC. 2. Free trade agreemen  more

Rep. Hinson Introduces Securing American Agriculture Act
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Securing American Agriculture Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8003. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish, on an annual basis, an assessment on United States dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Mike G  more

Rep. Nunn Introduces Year-Round E15 Act
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Year-Round E15 Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8052. A bill to temporarily apply the E10 Reid vapor pressure limitations to E15 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., and   more

Rep. Stauber Introduces Small Business Procurement & Utilization Reform Act
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7988. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to new small business entrants in the scorecard program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Designate Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8011. A bill to designate certain organizations as foreign terrorist organizations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The bill is cospo  more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Affordable & Secure Food Act
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Affordable and Secure Food Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4069. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Richard Bl  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Codifying SAVE Plan Act
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Codifying SAVE Plan Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4058. A bill to require that the regulations related to SAVE Plan shall have the force and effect of enacted law; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Richard Blument  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces State Public Option Act
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "State Public Option Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4063. A bill to establish a State public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high- quality, low-cost health insurance plan; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mart  more